Baked Chicken Drumsticks

This easy guide results in the best tasting chicken drumsticks. A super economical cut of chicken with loads of flavor, and easy step by step instructions.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, easy dinner, Snack

Cuisine American, american dinner

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings drumsticks

Calories 157kcal

Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

2 lbs drumsticks (this is roughly 8-12 drumsticks)
2 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked pepper
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp brown sugar (opt out if paleo)
1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Line a large sheet pan with foil.
Prepare seasoning in a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside
Place chicken drumsticks on sheet pan. Drizzle drumsticks with olive oil, then sprinkle entirety of seasoning on top of chicken.
Using clean hands, rub chicken drumsticks with seasoning until they are fully coated.
TIP: Be sure to really get in the drumstick, and add the seasoning underneath the skin for the best flavor.
Place the sheet pan with the drumsticks on it in the oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees fahrenheit.
Allow to cool until safe to handle, about 10 minutes. Serve, and enjoy!

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